Manor Park, Lower Hutt

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885 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

Words and picture by Louise Thomas.

"I used to avoid posting photos where I had accidentally captured a nictitating membrane - I thought they looked like weird sausage-skin sideways eyelids. Then I read that they are amazing built-in bird goggles, so the bird can blink and still see, or even … View more
Words and picture by Louise Thomas.

"I used to avoid posting photos where I had accidentally captured a nictitating membrane - I thought they looked like weird sausage-skin sideways eyelids. Then I read that they are amazing built-in bird goggles, so the bird can blink and still see, or even shutter their eyes in extreme conditions to protect their eyes while flying or diving. Apparently we used to have them too - the pink blob in the inner corner of our eyes is a vestigial membrane. I suppose we evolved out of needing them - still they might have been handy the other day when I was trying to take photos on the beach during a gale. Pūkeko/purple swamphen (Porphyrio melanotus) at Waimanu Lagoon."

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881 days ago

looking for old computers, if youre about to dispose i would collect.

Shane from Trentham

Old or Broken Computers.
will collect.

Free

884 days ago

Fried Chicken or War Goddesses?

Stuff

As partners of the Elemental festival, Stuff Travel is giving away 2 amazing packages! For each you'll win 2 nights of luxury stay at Fable Auckland with a welcome dinner and daily breakfasts. You'll also get tickets to either the Takurua - Nafanua, The War Goddess or the Auckland Fried … View moreAs partners of the Elemental festival, Stuff Travel is giving away 2 amazing packages! For each you'll win 2 nights of luxury stay at Fable Auckland with a welcome dinner and daily breakfasts. You'll also get tickets to either the Takurua - Nafanua, The War Goddess or the Auckland Fried Chicken Festival.

Flights included for those out of Auckland.
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887 days ago

Flu Flying High

Michael from Trentham

Influenza is all around us and affecting our lives more than some may realise.
It has been said that the flu is more dangerous/damaging/ easier to transmit than the Omicron variant of Covid 19.

The flu jab is available in NZ and is usually highly effective in preventing people from getting the… View more
Influenza is all around us and affecting our lives more than some may realise.
It has been said that the flu is more dangerous/damaging/ easier to transmit than the Omicron variant of Covid 19.

The flu jab is available in NZ and is usually highly effective in preventing people from getting the flu or passing it on. But it is currently not compulsory though is free to people over a certain age or people with certain health conditions and involved in certain professions.

One of the current issues is that many people connected with DHBs in NZ ( nurses, doctors etc) are not getting the flu jab. In the Wellington region overall the number of such people not vaccinated against the flu is over 40%. The main reason given for not getting a simple, safe (to a very high degree) and lightening quick jab that has been around for over 20 years, is TIME.

Unvaccinated medical personnel not only are subject to getting influenza but they can pass the flu onto patients whose health is already compromised. And the other aspect is that the medical profession is critically short of staff and a bout of influenza will compound the shortages with flu ridden absentees from the workforce.

So should time for a jab be made available for the health profession? Should time and a jab be mandated like Covid vaccinations were?

885 days ago

Switch to Snapper for Johnsonville line

Metlink

From 1 July 2022, Monthly train passes, 10-Trips and off-board single trip tickets to Johnsonville will no longer be sold by Metlink ticket offices or retailers.

You can still buy single trip tickets on-board with cash.
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885 days ago

Do you have a great tamarillo recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for tamarillo recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before July 8, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for tamarillo recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before July 8, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.

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886 days ago

Time to escape your neighbourhood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Are you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.

To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a … View more
Are you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.

To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a beautiful view, or something that makes you smile. You could be in for a once-in-a-lifetime getaway!
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890 days ago

Pet of the Day: Trixie from Ranui

Reporter Community News

Catherine Polson is the proud mum of the very striking Trixie.
"This is my four year-old girl Trixie. She loves stirring up next doors dogs either by walking along the top of the fence looking down at them or by waving her paw through the gaps to get their attention."
Remember if you want… View more
Catherine Polson is the proud mum of the very striking Trixie.
"This is my four year-old girl Trixie. She loves stirring up next doors dogs either by walking along the top of the fence looking down at them or by waving her paw through the gaps to get their attention."
Remember if you want your pet featured on Neighbourly, email us on yourpet@dompost.co.nz with a recent photo. Please remember to say which suburb you live in.

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891 days ago

Kāpiti Island stunner

Reporter Community News

The recent volcanic eruption near Tonga has created some beautiful sunsets and sunrises lately. Kāpiti resident Ken Proudfoot took this photo, of clearing storm clouds, recently on his regular walk on the beach.
If you have take a photo recently of a sunrise to sunset, please post it on … View more
The recent volcanic eruption near Tonga has created some beautiful sunsets and sunrises lately. Kāpiti resident Ken Proudfoot took this photo, of clearing storm clouds, recently on his regular walk on the beach.
If you have take a photo recently of a sunrise to sunset, please post it on Neighbourly for everyone to enjoy.

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886 days ago

Have you told us about your amazing houseplant collection?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

You have just a few more days to send your entries for our Houseplant Hero competition. You could win some great prizes and of course, more houseplanst!

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887 days ago

Community praise for Naenae Pool and Fitness Centre design

Hutt City Council

Naenae’s new multi-million-dollar pool and fitness centre is shaping up to be just what the people ordered.

That’s the feedback from community and aquatic sports groups who have their seal of approval to the region’s newest swim centre design, praising it as “modern, spacious and airyView more
Naenae’s new multi-million-dollar pool and fitness centre is shaping up to be just what the people ordered.

That’s the feedback from community and aquatic sports groups who have their seal of approval to the region’s newest swim centre design, praising it as “modern, spacious and airy”.

Other key features that drew praise for the design in the second Voice of the Community report includes the wider 50m pool, and a more user-friendly layout inside and out.

Construction is set to begin in the second half of this year. A Huringa Nuku blessing was held onsite on 17 June to prepare the site for construction to begin.
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890 days ago

SPCA Pet of the Day: Meet Camilla

Reporter Community News

"Hi everyone, My name is Camilla and as you can see, I am a very beautiful girl. I love attention and cuddles and in addition to provide people with lots of love, I enjoy going for walks where I can show everybody how beautiful I actually am. My forever home would be a home where in the … View more"Hi everyone, My name is Camilla and as you can see, I am a very beautiful girl. I love attention and cuddles and in addition to provide people with lots of love, I enjoy going for walks where I can show everybody how beautiful I actually am. My forever home would be a home where in the beginning someone would be by my side most of the time. Then I can get used to your routine and my new environment. I would benefit from continuing my basic training, which I've started at SPCA. I've done well so far with getting used to new people and new routine, but I need my new owner to continue the training with me, so I can become an even smarter doggo. I can be very shy with new people, particularly tall men or loud strangers. My new home would need to be a home with confident older kids or teenagers. My new owners will need to introduce me to new people slowly, as the world can be scary at times, and I haven't had too many people to trust in my previous life. A home with a confident, patient dog may work well for me. I enjoy playing with other social dogs. Unfortunately I am not suited to a home with cats/small animals."

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887 days ago

Homed Dominion Post - Out Now!

Jessica Zimmerman Reporter from Homed - Dominion Post

Our House of the Week this week is an exceptionally spacious family home on a lovely lifestyle block, very close to Wellington City. For sale through Mike Wynne-Jones from Harcourts. Read more about it on page 3 of this weeks Homed!

Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Dominion… View more
Our House of the Week this week is an exceptionally spacious family home on a lovely lifestyle block, very close to Wellington City. For sale through Mike Wynne-Jones from Harcourts. Read more about it on page 3 of this weeks Homed!

Looking for an agent to market your home?
Check Homed Dominion Post to find agents who are actively marketing in your area and chat to them about getting your property featured in the Homed Dominion Post.

Distribution & Delivery:
Homed Dominion Post gets inserted into The Dominion Post, and is delivered to subscribers every Saturday. It is also available in Supermarkets, Dairies and Petrol Stations for customers to buy.

For more information:
Please ask your agent to contact Cameron Beattie cameron.beattie@stuff.co.nz OR Niko Perez niko.perez@stuff.co.nz

Not receiving your weekly delivery?
Please phone 0800 339000 or e mail distribution@stuff.co.nz

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888 days ago

ROPATA LODGE

ROPATA LODGE

One of the leading care communities in Lower Hutt we offer safe, homely apartments. Assisted living at its best. Located in the heart of Lower Hutt with public transport right on the doorstep.

Warm caring environment with great friendly staff.
Action packed activities programme including … View more
One of the leading care communities in Lower Hutt we offer safe, homely apartments. Assisted living at its best. Located in the heart of Lower Hutt with public transport right on the doorstep.

Warm caring environment with great friendly staff.
Action packed activities programme including gardening and knitting club.
24 hour rest home level of care with short stays also offered.
Great food menu with home-cooked meals.

Ropata Lodge, 57 Ropata Crescent, Lower Hutt.

Visit our website to find out more Ph: 04 920 0846 www.ropatalodge.co.nz
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888 days ago

You’re invited to our final Welcome Weekend!

Wellington Zoo

This Matariki weekend is Wellington Zoo’s final Welcome Weekend for 2022, with $5 Adult and $2 Child tickets (+ small booking fee) available online now for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

At Wellington Zoo we are very proud to be an integral part of the Wellington community for the last 116 … View more
This Matariki weekend is Wellington Zoo’s final Welcome Weekend for 2022, with $5 Adult and $2 Child tickets (+ small booking fee) available online now for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

At Wellington Zoo we are very proud to be an integral part of the Wellington community for the last 116 years and appreciate the support from our community. We’d love to welcome you and your whānau this weekend, so book your tickets now.
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